Fun Historical Re-Enactment For Kids At Middletown Library April 18

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — On April 18, there will be an interesting in-person history program for families at the Middletown Township Public library.

This is the first day of Middletown schools' spring break, and children of all ages are invited to come to the library to learn about Bessie Colemen, the first woman of color to earn her pilot's license.

The program is called "Fly! Bessie! Fly!" and it will be a historical re-enactment: Kids can meet the groundbreaking aviator:

Actress Daisy Century of American History Theatre will portray Bessie Coleman. Attendees will hear how in 1921 Coleman defied the expectations of her time and became the first woman of color in the world to earn her pilot's license. Born in Texas in 1892, Coleman travelled to France to learn to fly when American flight schools refused to admit her because of her mixed African-American and Cherokee heritage

Between her daring aerial maneuvers as a stunt pilot, Coleman used her fame to encourage other men and women of color to pursue pilots’ careers and refuse to take "no" for an answer.

All are welcome to join this fun and educational in-person program in MTPL’s community room at 6:30 p.m. on April 18. Please register to attend on the library’s calendar page at mtpl.org.